Dusit subdistrict, Bangkok
Dusit is a khwaeng of Dusit District, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Naming
Its named after Dusit Palace, that is located in the area.The word "Dusit", refers to "Tushita", the fourth of six heavenly realm, according to the belief in Buddhist cosmology. The residence of Bodhisattva Svetaketu who believed to have advented as a Buddha on the human world.
Geography
Dusit has a total area of 2.233 km2, which is the most southern part of the district, and most of the area is the royal court and government offices. It is the site of Dusit District Office.The area is bordered by neighbouring subdistricts : Thanon Nakhon Chai Si in its district, Suan Chitlada in its district, Wat Sommanat of Pom Prap Sattru Phai District and Bang Khun Phrom of Phra Nakhon District, Wachiraphayaban in its district.